# Emotion-Detecting Dog Toys The Wickedbone is Interactive and Entertaining for Dogs By Ell Smith | Published 2018-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickedbone References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/wickedbone-smart-dog-toy-anxiety-05-01-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1847607923/wickedbone-worlds-first-smart-and-interactive-dog) The Wickedbone is an [interactive smart toy for dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-canine-toy) that aims to combat the feelings of anxiety that furry friends are prone to experiencing, especially when home alone. The bone-shaped toy features [app connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-led-dog-training-app), enabling two-way communication that gives humans and furry friends some peace of mind. According to the brand, this supportive toy boasts an 'emotional system' that can react to how it senses a dog is feeling. This means, that the machine can detect when a dog is bored, scared, angry or content. What's more is that this device can [wheel around the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuya-smart-aura), entertaining the dog while its humans are busy elsewhere. The Wickedbone is perfect for both large and small breeds. Image Credit: Wickedbone, kieron marchese Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/technology/wickedbone-smart-dog-toy-anxiety-05-01-2018/), [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1847607923/wickedbone-worlds-first-smart-and-interactive-dog) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotion-detecting Smart Toys for Pets:** Opportunities for developing new and innovative electronic pet toys that can detect and react to their emotions in real-time, offering greater support to pets and their owners. - **App-connected Pet Accessories:** Development of new mobile apps integrated with pets' smart toys, allowing owners to stay connected with their pets and monitor their mood and activity levels remotely. - **Autonomous Pet Entertainers:** Autonomous pet entertainers that can keep pets engaged and happy by tailoring their interaction to the pet's individual needs and behavior. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Pet Toys:** Companies that offer innovative and smart pet toys, especially those that feature app-connectivity, should consider investing in developing emotionally sensitive pet toys that can interact with pets in real-time. - **Pet Health and Wellness Technology:** Development of new advanced pet health and wellness technologies that can monitor pets' emotional and physical wellbeing and provide owners with real-time notifications about their pets' current state. - **Autonomous Robotics:** Companies that specialize in autonomous robotics can explore development of intelligent pet entertainment devices, which use sensors and other technologies to detect and react to pets' emotions in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shelled Smart Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-air.md) - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3.md) - [Remote Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rola-petpal.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [Connected Dog Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogsplay-entertainment-system.md) - [Dog Enrichment Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightkins.md) - [Dental Health Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woof-bite-n-brush.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md)